Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will lead and oversight multiple projects on Infrastructure Solutions BU, focused on Pelzer Operations leading product transfers, new product introduction programs, process improvements, and capital projects to support growth for the target sites and the standardization of manufacturing processes across Vertiv plants. This position will also coordinate the development and enforcement of global manufacturing standards and technology leadership. Interact directly with Design Engineering, Program Manager and Operations Team at the target site to coordinate and execute NPDI milestones and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Line of Business Leaders to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned to Product Roadmaps.
• Responsible for End of Line Testing Equipment, parameters, scripts and associated Capex.
• Lead, develop and implement manufacturing plans for assigned new products according to NPDI program.
• Provide direct support for plant‑to‑plant product transfers and new product development programs.
• Support Vertiv manufacturing operations using standard processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• Identify, justify, pilot, and commission advanced manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices.
• Manage capital projects that support growth, NPDI, product transfers, technical capacity and footprint.
• Provide support for manufactured cost analyses of new and existing products.
• Execute Manufacturing Readiness Checklist and deliverables of NPDI.
• Serve as Process Leader for manufacturing prototype builds with local operation team to achieve 2‑week lead time.
• Accountable and supportive role for engineering prototype builds with Design Engineering.
• Actively intervene in growth strategies for assigned BU, footprint and technical capacity definition.
• Implement best manufacturing practices for existing processes and provide multi‑site manufacturing engineering support.
• Assist with business‑critical capital projects including facility planning, layout, and cost justification.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BSME/IE/Business Operations Management and 3‑5 years manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Preferred: MSME/IE/MBA and 5+ years of advanced manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma formal training or certifications.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of formalized advanced and lean manufacturing applications.
• Extensive experience in new product development and product transfers.
• Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
• Ability to think creatively; coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
• Strong project management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
• Ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship will not be provided.

Physical & Environmental Demands

Not applicable.

Travel

Up to 10% travel required.

Core Principles & Behaviors

Vertiv’s Core Principals: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities: Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High‑Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength.

Behaviors: Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer‑First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development.